NHTSA Complaint #11514313 — 2018 FORD FOCUS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11514313
Vehicle	2018 FORD FOCUS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 8, 2023
Date Filed	March 28, 2023
Mileage	112,629 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The engine component transmission failed. Yes it’s available for inspection on request. I was driving my car on the highway and out of nowhere the car went into limp mode, no lights or anything appeared on the car prior to this, when the car went into limp mode it began going 7 mph on the highway causing myself to be in danger. Multiple repair shops have inspected the vehicle. No warning lamps or symptoms appeared prior to failure.

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